My Problem

After replacing the broken digitizer with a new one, I noticed that although the home button worked, it was depressed below where it should be flush.

A tear down of the phone found that the glue on the old gasket I transferred was no longer holding the button in place.

I had to replace the digitizer again anyways, so I just waited until both things arrived and did both again at the same time.

My Fix

The repair went smoothly. There were no issues, and with the magnetic project mat and black spudger that came with the pro tech toolkit it was much smoother than the first two tear downs.

Hardest part was making sure that the button was installed straight to the phone (after the first repair it was crooked). I even like the look of the black button with the white digitizer.

My Advice

Get one of the black spudgers like that which comes with the tool kit. THe blue ones are great for prying open the case, but didn't hold up to removing the battery and subsequently the logic board connections.

The magnetic project mat: invaluable. I can't think how I've ever taken apart anything without one. The magnetic surface and dry-erase ability make it a must have for anyone working with small and/or metal parts.

My Problem

After replacing the broken digitizer with a new one, I noticed that although the home button worked, it was depressed below where it should be flush.

A tear down of the phone found that the glue on the old gasket I transferred was no longer holding the button in place.

My Problem

My phone went almost full white. The phone worked fine otherwise. I could adjust the contrast to see outlines of the icons to get by for a few day while my parts shipped. Forgot to mention, a sunken button was easily fixed by a new button gasket. The gasket is the sticky tape that hold the button to the screen.

My Fix

Although the picture and guides were very good. The biggest help to a successful repair was a comment I read. It suggested to print out the guide pictures and place the screws on the pics as you go.

My Advice

Print out the fix-it guide pictures and place the screws on the pics as you go. This trick helps to ensure you always put the screw back where it came from. If a PDF of these steps were provided it would make the repair so much easier.

My Problem

My phone went almost full white. The phone worked fine otherwise. I could adjust the contrast to see outlines of the icons to get by for a few day while my parts shipped. Forgot to mention, a sunken button was easily fixed by a new button gasket. The gasket is the sticky tape that hold the button to . . .

My Problem

Vertical lines on the screen on my 4s.

My Fix

Replaced the screen assembly, I needed to turn all but two screws in my phone. Mostly smooth, I pulled a little too hard on the upper mic cable (part of the headphone jack assembly) without enough prying and tore the cable. After he parts come in for that I need to open it again. Minus my mistake, everything else went perfectly.

My Advice

iScrews tray, Anti Static tray, and a professional pentalobe screwdriver are essential.

My Problem

Vertical lines on the screen on my 4s.

My Fix

Replaced the screen assembly, I needed to turn all but two screws in my phone. Mostly smooth, I pulled a little too hard on the upper mic cable (part of the headphone jack assembly) without enough prying and tore the cable. After he parts come in for that I need . . .

My Problem

My daughter killed the glass/display on her iPhone 4S for the second time a few weeks ago. I offered to fix it again, but only if she bought an Otterbox case first, and promised to keep the phone in it from here on out...

My Fix

I ordered a 4S replacement display from iFixit, and in the process of installing it I *tore* the smaller of the two ribbon cables. I had replaced one of these before, so I was mad at myself for screwing it up this time. So, I sent a "please help me" email to iFixit support and got a discount on a second display, which I *carefully* installed. Thanks guys!

My Advice

I would suggest actually *removing* the six screws that attach the display to the sides of the 4S aluminum body, rather than just loosening them. This way, it's much easier to thread the ribbon cables through the small slot without kinking or tearing them, because you're not distracted with trying to get the six mounting tabs to go behind the screws and washers. That's how I dorked it up the first time. You may actually want to change the repair guide to reflect this.

My Problem

My daughter killed the glass/display on her iPhone 4S for the second time a few weeks ago. I offered to fix it again, but only if she bought an Otterbox case first, and promised to keep the phone in it from here on out...

My Fix

I ordered a 4S replacement display from iFixit, and in the process of installi . . .

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